Burns to a 3-year-old boy's feet and lower legs resulted in the arrest of the child's father and stepmother

7:25 PM,
Jun. 11, 2014

Felicia Lautzenheiser

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Two Portland residents face felony charges after a 3-year-old boy in their care suffered severe burns.

James A. Lautzenheiser, 28 - the alleged victim's father - and his 21-year-old wife, Felicia Ann Lautzenheiser, are each charged in Jay Circuit Court with neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, a Class B felony carrying a standard 10-year prison term.

Authorities allege the boy suffered first- and second-degree burns on his feet and lower legs at the couple's home, at 234 E. North St., on April 7. The child was first taken to Jay County Hospital and later transferred to ...